2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · RO14 LDL
2014 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 74,010 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO14 LDL Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 74,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO14 LDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Up (RO14 LDL) between March 2017 and July 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
RO14 LDL Mileage History
- 25/03/201711,740 mi
- 23/03/201815,030 mi+3,290 mi
- 22/03/201924,886 mi+9,856 mi
- 15/09/202038,884 mi+13,998 mi
- 15/09/202038,884 mi
- 22/07/202143,735 mi+4,851 mi
- 12/07/202247,230 mi+3,495 mi
- 19/07/202350,874 mi+3,644 mi
- 06/07/202453,445 mi+2,571 mi
- 25/06/202563,118 mi+9,673 mi
- 22/07/202674,010 mi+10,892 mi
Average of roughly 6,678 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Common Problems: VOLKSWAGEN UP
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ASG Automated Gearbox Issues(Moderate)
The automated manual gearbox (ASG) is jerky in traffic, slow to engage drive, and prone to clutch actuator failures. The manual gearbox is far more reliable.
- Ignition Coil / Misfire(Moderate)
The 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine can suffer from ignition coil failures leading to misfires, rough idling and poor fuel economy. Coils are inexpensive but should be replaced in sets.
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- ASG Automated Gearbox IssuesModerate
The automated manual gearbox (ASG) is jerky in traffic, slow to engage drive, and prone to clutch actuator failures. The manual gearbox is far more reliable.
- Ignition Coil / MisfireModerate
The 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine can suffer from ignition coil failures leading to misfires, rough idling and poor fuel economy. Coils are inexpensive but should be replaced in sets.
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